According to court papers, management at the family resort on the Caloundra Esplanade spent $50,000 on CCTV cameras and other security measures because of Mr Cox.

Since 2010, resort manager Cosimo Ronconi, an alleged victim of assault, claims he has devoted 166 hours to “Cox incidents”, and said in an affidavit his family had to leave their unit for fear of their safety.

Mr Cox’s intimidating actions have left nervous and tearful staff fleeing the front desk, hiding in locked storerooms and suffering anxiety, it has been claimed.

Meanwhile apartment owners have left town, with one needing psychiatric help.

Former managers told police they had suffered “years of hell” at the hands of Mr Cox and ultimately left Caloundra to escape him.

“(The manager) still requires ongoing psychiatric treatment as a direct result of Mr Cox’s antics,” a bail objection tabled in court reads.

Mr Cox told The Sunday Mail he had done nothing wrong and would defend himself in court. He also told police he believes he is the one being targeted.

Police prosecutors have informed the court Mr Cox’s history dates back to a dispute with the body corporate 10 years ago.

Mr Cox was recently arrested for an alleged breach of his bail conditions and released from custody despite police objections.

He has been warned not to have any contact, anywhere, with BreakFree staff, residents and relatives, not approach or follow them within 50m at any place or take video or photos.

The resort owner Mantra Group and the North Coast Body Corporate both declined to comment.

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